The Pools Pod

By Jack Twydale

A podcast talking about Hartlepool United, hosted by Jack Twydale. I will be discussing the club's on-field performances past and present with a variety of guests each week.

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July 18, 2025 July 18 - Friendlies, Kits, and Signings
I am joined this week by Dan and Danny to chat about how the team are looking in pre-season, with a focus on the games at Whitby and Redcar. We talk about the new signings, the trialists, and what to expect from the first game at the Vic on Sunday. Plus, a bit of kit talk, and a look ahead at Nicky Featherstone's testimonial game!
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58min
July 12, 2025 July 12 - The Fixtures
An epilogue to the season opener, where Adam, Ellis, and I discuss the fixtures for the upcoming season, and debate the wider league in general!
Make sure to catch Part One if you haven't already done so!
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21min
July 11, 2025 July 11 - We're Back!
We're back for Season Two of the Pools Pod! Adam and Ellis join me for the season opener, where we look at the ups and downs of the off-season so far.
We dive into the ownership tug-of-war, dissect the controversy of the latest managerial change, and cast our eye over the player departures. Plus, Ellis runs the rule over our new recruits and what they could bring to Pools.
Make sure to catch Part Two on Saturday July 12 at 5pm!
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52min
May 10, 2025 May 10 - Season Review and Awards
It's the Pools Pod season review, and I'm joined by Dan and Isaac to hand out the traditional end-of-season awards! Player of the Season, Goal of the Season, Result of the Season, and more! Plus, a look at Monday's season closer at home to Forest Green, and a bit of chat about the clubs confirmed to be joining us in the National League next campaign.
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1h 3min
April 25, 2025 April 25 - Gateshead and the Takeover
Danny and I chat about the excellent Easter Monday victory over Gateshead, and digest the latest takeover update from the club.
Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm - any updates since then will be covered in our next episode.
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37min
April 17, 2025 April 17
A two-hander this week, as Daniel joins me for a chat about Dagenham, our youth prospects, and the situation with promotion and relegation in the leagues around us. We discuss the likes of Morecambe, Carlisle, and Accrington potentially coming down, and the likes of Scunthorpe, Truro, Kidderminster, and Torquay who could be promoted and come to the north-east next season.
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1h 12min
April 12, 2025 April 12
I am joined this week by Jill and Danny to look at Pools' recent form, how individual players have fared this season, and where the squad could potentially be strengthened in the summer. Plus, there are sections on HGT, the playoffs, and the ongoing takeover.
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44min
April 03, 2025 Brian Honour - A Pools Pod Special
In this special episode, I am joined by Hartlepool United legend Brian Honour for an in-depth look at his footballing career - from Aston Villa to Pools, with spells at Darlington and Peterlee Newtown in between. He speaks on his relationship with Cyril Knowles, the transfer saga in 1987, and his recovery from a knee injury shortly before the promotion-winning season of 1990-91.
There's also a few anecdotes on footballing figures such as Paul Gascoigne, Stanley Matthews, and Kevin Keegan, with other stories too!
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1h 19min
March 27, 2025 March 27
I'm joined this week by Mail present and past - Robbie Stelling and Sam Lee - to talk about Saturday's excellent victory over in-form Boston United. We also chat about the ongoing takeover of the club, and look ahead to the trip to Halifax this coming weekend.
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58min
March 13, 2025 March 13 - Raj Singh Resigns
I'm joined by Adam, Daniel, and Isaac to react to the news that Raj Singh is stepping down as Chairman of Hartlepool United. We look over the statement put out at 6pm on Tuesday and ponder what the news might mean for the future of the club.
There's also a word or two on Saturday's draw with Eastleigh.
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44min

FAQs about The Pools Pod:

How many episodes does The Pools Pod have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.